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  • News from 18.09.2017 | Last changed: 13.11.2017

    Chemicals in articles: EU LIFE Projekt AskREACH started

    Ein Barcode auf einem Produkt wir mit einem Smartphone gescannt

    … Previous Certain substances are harmful to man and the environment. The AskREACH project will raise awareness on Substances of Very High Concern in articles among … on the progress and results of the project is expected to be available in March 2018. Until a European database and AskREACH apps are available consumers may use …

  • Press release 36/2021 from 07.09.2021 | Last changed: 29.09.2021

    Bundespreis UMWELT & BAUEN 2021 – Progressive building and refurbishment for more climate protection and social cohesion

    Schriftzug "Bundespreis Umwelt & Bauen" und Bild einer Trophäe aus Holz

    … waste heat in an ice storage. In addition to the main prize winner, another four projects were awarded recognitions, including two in the newly created category … construction. The Award, launched in 2020, is therefore intended to honour beacon projects in sustainable building that show how sustainable building can be realised …

  • News from 05.10.2021 | Last changed: 14.10.2021

    New research project „ZeroPM“ with UBA participation

    ZeroPM Dreieck

    New research project „ZeroPM“ with UBA participation Three strategies to address … Prioritize, Remove Source: Sarah Hale In autumn 2021, the new European research project "ZeroPM: Zero Pollution of Persistent, Mobile substances" will start. The … persistent and mobile substances as well as contamination from such substances. … New research project „ZeroPM“ with UBA participation

  • Press release 25/2016 from 21.06.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Blauer Kompass contest

    photomontage with a landscape and the banner "Blauer Kompass - Anpassungspioniere gesucht"

    … Blauer Kompass contest German Environment Agency honours four climate adaptation projects UBA's contest "Blauer Kompass" honours pioneers of adaptation to climate … the possibilities which exist to adapt to the impact of climate change. All four projects involved key players in society." Climate change affects many aspects of …

  • Press release 05/2018 from 01.02.2018 | Last changed: 15.02.2018

    Air quality 2017: Mitigation of nitrogen dioxide pollution still missing the mark

    Radfahrer zwischen Autos im Stau

    … Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution in 2017 were lower than the year before. The number of municipalities which exceeded NO2 limit values is estimated to … of those stations even had levels well above 45 µg/m3. Press release No. 05/2018 | 01.02.2018 "Development is going in the right direction but we are still far … … Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution in 2017 were lower than the year before. The number of municipalities which exceeded NO2 limit values is estimated to …

  • Press release 31/2025 from 27.08.2025 | Last changed: 08.09.2025

    UBA prohibits misleading online coaching offers

    A woman works on her computer in an office

    … The platform operator has now withdrawn its appeal against the prohibition order before the Dessau-Roßlau Regional Court. Press release No. 31/2025 | 27.08.2025 … The platform operator has now withdrawn its appeal against the prohibition order before the Dessau-Roßlau Regional Court. … The German Environment Agency (UBA) has …

  • Press release 25/2023 from 07.07.2023 | Last changed: 11.07.2023

    UBA presents study on water management consequences of brown coal phase-out in Lausitz region

    A canal in the Spreewald forest

    … government, the federal states, academia and civil society. This brings to an end a project that has lasted more than two years and is the prelude to a structural … The federal states of Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin have already initiated several projects that will build on the findings of the UBA study. In order to decide on the …

  • Press release 03/2023 from 23.01.2023 | Last changed: 25.01.2023

    German Ecodesign Award 2023: Federal Government competition renews offer of reward for ecological design

    Das Logo des Bundespreis Ecodesign

    … 2023 to make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include … experts and a high-ranking jury who carry out evaluations. Awards are granted to projects that demonstrate excellence in terms of environmental and design quality as … 2023 to make an entry for the German Ecodesign Award. Wanted: innovative ideas and projects that are progressive and demonstrate exceptional design. This can include …

  • News from 20.07.2021 | Last changed: 05.08.2021

    SustainFashion - Sustainability information all about textiles

    in einem Geschäft hängen viele weiße T-Shirts auf Bügeln an einer Stange

    … by HEJSupport offers, funded by the UBA as part of an Associations project. Different aspects of the sector are highlighted, such as environmental … from one source. The SustainFashion website was therefore developed as part of a project of the Project funding for Non-Profit-Organizations (Verbändeförderung). A …

  • Press release 49/2021 from 06.12.2021 | Last changed: 15.11.2024

    German Ecodesign Award goes to 10 products and concepts demonstrating innovative, sustainable design

    Jury of the German Federal Ecodesign Award 2021

    … Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building … Ecodesign Award 2021 today. The award went to a very diverse set of innovative projects, ranging from personal care products one can mix at home, a school building …

  • Press release 13/2019 from 21.05.2019 | Last changed: 27.05.2019

    A coffee date with the Blue Angel

    Viele Becher von FairCup.

    … Blue Angel ecolabel for its reusable cup system. FairCup started out as a student project at a vocational training school in Göttingen. The company is now represented … 500 wash cycles. Environmental impact assessments made in a recent UBA research project on how to reduce the volume of disposable cups indicate that the rate of cup … Blue Angel ecolabel for its reusable cup system. FairCup started out as a student project at a vocational training school in Göttingen. The company is now represented …